Fold 1/2 cup black beans, 1 tablespoon salsa, and 1 slice cheddar cheese in a small flour tortilla. Cook in a dry nonstick pan until the cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly browned. Then wrap it in foil and stick in a plastic baggie for easy transport.
The colon (large intestine) is a distal part of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the cecum to the anal canal. It receives digested food from the small intestine, from which it absorbs water and ions to form faeces. Anatomically, the colon can be divided into four parts â ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid. These sections form an arch, which encircles the small intestine.
Overview. Sigmoid volvulus is the most common form of volvulus of the gastrointestinal tract; it is responsible for 8% of all intestinal obstructions. Sigmoid volvulus is particularly common in elderly persons. Patients present with abdominal pain, distention, and absolute constipation.